RNC releases partial list of who will be onstage in Cleveland

Indiana Gov. Mike Pence, who appeared with presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, is being considered for the No. 2 spot on Trump's ticket but isn't on the convention speakers list. (Aaron P. Bernstein/Getty Images)

Republican leaders, members of presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump's family, entertainers, athletes, and others who revolve around Trump World are on the list of speakers who will address the Republican National Convention in Cleveland next week.

Rep. Kevin McCarthy: The House majority leader confirmed to Roll Call on Wednesday that he will address the convention to promote the House Republicans' “A Better Way” agenda.

Speaker Paul D. Ryan: The Wisconsin Republican confirmed on Monday that he will give a 10-minute speech on the House GOP agenda and party unity.

A Ryan aide said the speech will show “the sharp contrast between Republican ideas and four more years of Obama-like progressive policies; and the need for conservatives to unite around Republican candidates in advance of a critical election.”

Sen. Tom Cotton: The Arkansas Republican said Wednesday on MSNBC's "Morning Joe," "I look forward to talking about our military and our veterans and what we need to do to make sure that we're serving them so they can serve us."

Sen. Mitch McConnell: The Senate majority leader confirmed on Tuesday that he will be speaking in Cleveland.

McConnell, who will serve as a delegate for his home state of Kentucky, has been tepid in his support for Trump.

Sen. Ted Cruz: The Texas senator was one of Trump's longest running opponents during the Republican primaries and has been nonncommittal about endorsing him. On Thursday, Cruz said he "had a positive and productive meeting" with Trump when the billionaire mogul met with congressional Republicans last week. "Donald asked me to speak at the Republican convention, and I told him I'd be happy to do so," he said. "There was no discussion of any endorsement."

Sen. Joni Ernst: The New York Times reported that the freshman senator from Iowa will speak at the convention and could be given a prime slot. Ernst was believed to be on Trump's VP short list but appeared to take herself off it.

Gov. Scott Walker: The Wisconsin governor told a La Crosse, Wisconsin, TV station that the party must unify so they can defeat Hillary Clinton. "A vote for anyone other than Donald Trump, the Republican nominee, is a vote for Hillary Clinton," he said.

Walker was considered a favorite going into the Republican primaries but dropped out early as Trump vaulted to the top of polls. At the time, Walker encouraged others in the large field to drop out, "so that the voters can focus on a limited number of candidates who can offer a positive, conservative alternative to the current front-runner," he said, referring to Trump.

Rep. Marsha Blackburn: The Tennessee Republican has been one of Trump's staunchest defenders and told Politico that she will be speaking in Cleveland.

Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette: The Detroit Free Press reported that Schuette said he will speak at the convention. The two-term attorney general was a Jeb Bush supporter during the primaries but he has since said he will support the GOP nominee, even though he has been critical of Trump's controversial comments.

“I’m a Republican, I ride for the brand,” Schuette said.

Former Speaker Newt Gingrich: The former Republican Speaker of the House is one of the final contenders to be Trump’s choice for running mate and has been a loyal supporter through the campaign.

Pastor Mark Burns: The South Carolina preacher who is the co-founder and CEO of The NOW Television Network and has been a regular speaker at Donald Trump events.

Phil Ruffin: A casino and real estate billionaire.

Rep. Ryan Zinke: The Republican at-large House member from Montana. His seat is seen as a vulnerable and he is a target for Democrats in November.

Pat Smith: A fierce critic of Hillary Clinton whose son Sean Smith was one of the four Americans killed in the attack on the U.S. diplomatic compound in Benghazi on September 11, 2012.

Mark Geist: The former Marine was one of those at the Benghazi compound when it was attacked. His story is told in the book “13 Hours.”John Tiegen: One of the Marines who was protecting the Benghazi compound when it was attacked. Tiegen and Geist both endorsed Trump in February .

Retired Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn: Flynn was floated as a possible running mate for Trump, but is no longer in consideration because of his comments on “This Week,” when he seemed to support abortion rights. He is the former director of the Defense Intelligence Agency under Obama.

Alex Smith: The National Chair of the College Republican National Committee.

Brock Mealer: Paralyzed from the waist down in a car wreck in 2007, Mealer learned to walk again and led the Michigan Wolverines onto the football field in 2010.

Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin: Speculation that she was being vetted as a potential running mate swirled around Fallin after she met with Trump in New York but she later said she wasn’t being considered.

Darrell Scott: Pastor Scott leads a large evangelical congregation in Cleveland and was prominent in the awkward meeting between Trump and black ministers, which the campaign initially said would be an endorsement.

Lisa Shin: The Los Alamos, New Mexico, optometrist started Korean-Americans for Trump and advises the National Diversity Council for Trump.

Florida Gov. Rick Scott: Scott endorsed Trump the day after Florida’s primary rather than choose between Trump and favorite son Sen. Marco Rubio.

RNC Chairman Reince Priebus: Once a Trump critic, he now finds himself trying to tamp down any anti-Trump insurrections in the convention.

Tom Barrack: A global real estate investor and executive chairman of Colony Capital, Barrack started the super PAC Rebuilding America Now to support Trump.

Ivanka Trump: She’s the leading voice in her father’s inner circle and advises her father on the campaign and the Trump brand.

Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi: Bondi endorsed Trump the day before the state’s March primary. She has taken heat for not pursuing complaints against Trump University filed in her state.

Jerry Falwell Jr.: The president of Liberty University and Christian leader endorsed Trump in January.

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie: Trump’s one-time rival for the presidential nomination endorsed him shortly after dropping out. He has been a leading surrogate on the campaign trail and is believed to be a finalist for Trump’s running mate.

Donald J. Trump Jr.: Trump’s son plays a fixer and troubleshooter role in the campaign. He told reporters he was involved in the decision to fire campaign manager Corey Lewandowski.